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Detoxifying Your Hair From The Inside Out

Detoxifying your hair and body has been gaining momentum in the world of health and beauty lately. Most of us, however, don’t have a real understanding of what detoxifying really means, what wonders it does, and why we need to detoxify.

You may think that you don’t need to detoxify your hair. You reason with yourself that you wash and shampoo it regularly, so that is more than enough. But this idea or short sighted thinking leads us into thinking that detox formulas aren’t that important.

As a result, we go on as normal, doing what we are used to doing with our hair in a mechanical or habitual fashion. Unfortunately, by not thinking outside the box, you disregard a viable means to revive and transform your scalp and hair health.

Why You Need To Detoxify Your Hair

So why should you detoxify your hair? Detoxifying provides the means for you to revive your hair from all the damage you may have inflicted yourself or through your environment.

Your hair can get damaged from hair coloring, using hair products that are made from harsh chemicals, and exposing your hair to extremely hot artificial heat like a curling or crimping iron or blow dryer. In addition, prolonged exposure to the sun can also cause hair damage as well as harsh weather conditions.

Detoxifying your hair can fix that type of hair damage. Detoxifying from the inside out can transform your hair from the inside out and from the roots to the ends of your hair strands. When your hair is healthy it gives you a fresh look.

So, How Do You Detoxify Your Hair On The Inside First?

My go to secret is NUYU Superfood. It is a rich source of nutrients and helps to detox your body including your hair naturally. It is packed with 100% organic, non-GMO, Vegan, Kosher, Pareve and Gluten free ingredients.

According to Gaiam, “Detoxification means cleaning the blood. This is done by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination. The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymph and skin.”

Why would you need to detox your inside first? A poor diet of fast food, not enough fruits and vegetables and environmental toxins affect us more than we realize or care to admit. Today’s everyday stresses make it hard to get the necessary nutrients and vitamins we need to stay healthy. Sadly, much of the food we eat is nutrient deficient and high in processed, refined ingredients. We tend to eat this way because we are busy with jobs, businesses, family and a fast-paced life.

All of this can lead to an increase in your body’s acidity levels, which play havoc with your general wellbeing. However, with detoxing we can get ourselves back on track. It will improve and strengthen our hair and gives it a natural, healthy sheen. Quite frankly, everyone can benefit from increasing their vitamin, mineral and macronutrient intake.

Yes, getting your body clean and healthy can result in a wide range of positive effects such as longer, stronger, healthier hair. No wonder celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss, love it. It is the most natural way to alkalize and energize your body.

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Once you have taken care of your body on the inside now it is time to turn your attention to the outside. Your hair specifically. As mentioned, you most likely need and want to detox because you are suffering from dry, damaged and weak hair. Now, that you have the first part of your internal detox finished, now you need to move on to part two, which is external.

An external detox consists of natural, holistic pampering. That means no longer using chemical or artificial products. Instead, you are committed to going green with all-natural products or ingredients.

This part of the overall hair detox is again completely external. However, before you begin this portion, you should trim off all your dead ends.

How Long It Will Take To Detoxify Your Hair

It will take time to fully detoxify your hair. The actual time will also depend on what kind of products you have been using and how long you have been using them. Your body’s makeup will also make a difference in how long it will take before your hair fully recovers. In most cases, it is a two to six week process. However, there are some external hair detoxes that can three to four months to work.

In case you don’t see and feel the difference after your first detox process, don’t lose hope. You just have to stay the course. As the saying goes, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. You have to remember you are trying to get rid of a lot of build up and it can take a little time.

Tips On Detoxifying Your Hair

As mentioned earlier, when you use too many chemical-based hair products week after week it tends to make your hair limp and flat. It sucks the life and moisture out of your hair. So, you might want to consider the tips below as well.

1. Use A Mild Detox Shampoo

Using a mild shampoo that is especially made for detoxifying your hair can wash away build-up of chemical-based hair products.

2. Exfoliate Your Scalp

It’s not only the skin that needs exfoliation, but also your scalp. To exfoliate your scalp, try a product like Alterna Caviar Exfoliating Scalp Facial. To use, prior to shampooing, gently massage onto your wet scalp, using a gentle combing or raking motion. Rinse thoroughly. Follow with shampoo and conditioner. I have tried the product and it worked for me, but check out the reviews to get a sense of whether it might be right for you.

3. Use A Detox Conditioner

After detox shampooing and exfoliating your hair and scalp, the next thing you will want to do is apply a moisturizing conditioner into your hair. This hydration will add nourishment to both your scalp and hair strands.

4. Only Use Cold Water For Every Rinse

To ensure the effectiveness of the hair detox process, you have to use only cold water when rinsing. Cold water is known to close the hair cuticles and add luster to the hair.

If you follow the four tips above, your scalp and hair will feel lighter, fresher and cleaner than ever before.

Advanced Hair And Scalp Detox Treatment

It is important to note that merely shampooing and conditioning your hair with detox products might not be enough. If you want to transform your hair anew faster and better, you have to use advanced hair detox treatment products.

Like your hair, you also have to treat your scalp. You might ask why this is important. The answer is because your scalp is where your hair grows from. Sadly, at times we tend to forget that our scalp is also living and breathing. Because we are likely to spend more time and money looking after our hair, we overlook the fact that even our scalp has to be treated from time to time.

Ingredients Needed For Hair And Scalp Detox Treatment

As we discussed earlier, all those hair products that we use every day create build-up on the scalp and hair, thus clogging our pores. As a result, our hair gets lifeless and dull. These products can also slow down the growth of hair.

This is when detoxifying the scalp and hair comes to the rescue. Massaging a special mixture into your scalp is a part of the scalp detox treatment. It exfoliates the scalp, unclogs pores and removes dead skin from the scalp. Massaging a mask also eliminates toxins from the roots, oil glands and hair follicles.

Earlier we talked about a product that you could purchase. If you are short on time or you prefer the do it yourself method, keep reading to learn how to do this at home on your own.

In order to make a scalp treatment mask, you will need:

1 Teaspoon of Baking Soda

Baking soda is a natural cleansing ingredient that sucks up grease, oils, and all chemical-based product residues from your scalp and hair.

2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

Olive oil is rich in antioxidants that fight dandruff build-up and prevent your scalp from getting too dry. It also reduces hair fall and prevents the production of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that causes hair loss.

1/2 Teaspoon of Cinnamon Powder

Cinnamon has organic compounds cinnamaldehyde and eugenol which are known for their anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties, thus preventing bacterial and fungal infections on the scalp.

Best practices suggest that you apply the treatment to your scalp once every month. Below is a step-by-step guide on how it is done:

Step 1: Mix the three ingredients specified above in a clean bowl.

Step 2: Divide your hair into small sections and rub the mixture on each section of hair. Do not forget to massage your scalp as you apply.

Step 3: Work the mask into your scalp by massaging it in a circular motion.

Step 4: Cover your scalp and hair using a shower cap. Leave it covered for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 5: Apply shampoo and conditioner as usual.

To make the detoxification process of your scalp and hair more effective, it is highly recommended that you use only natural ingredients. There are shampoos and conditioners free from hazardous, hair-damaging chemicals like sulfate.

By using all-natural hair products, you can be sure that your scalp and hair will remain healthy and strong. And remember, to make sure you take care of your body inside first by using NUYU Superfood.

Sherry Harris is Chief Content Officer of Obsessed Hair Oil. Learn more about the products we recommend and hair routines on the <a href="https://obsessedhairoil.com/start-here/">Start Here</a> page, and connect on <a href="https://twitter.com/obsessedhairoil">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/obsessedhairoil">Facebook</a>.